By Sabiu Abdullahi
Iran has turned down a ceasefire proposal from the United States, stressing that the ongoing conflict will only end based on its own terms and after certain conditions are satisfied.
In a statement released through the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai, the country outlined its position on the war. It said any ceasefire must come with clear commitments. These include an end to hostilities, payment of war damages, and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
A senior political-security official, cited in the statement, made it clear that Tehran would not accept any timeline imposed by the United States.
“Iran will end the war at a time of its own choosing and only if the conditions it has set are fulfilled. It will not allow Trump to determine the timing of the war’s end,” the official said.
The statement also disclosed that the United States had reached out through diplomatic channels with proposals for talks. However, Iran rejected the move and described it as misleading. It claimed the approach contradicts what it called a U.S. setback on the battlefield.
“Iran has evaluated these proposals… and considers them a deception aimed at escalating tensions,” the source added.
Tehran accused Washington of using negotiations in the past as a cover for military action. It insisted that any future agreement must include a “complete end to aggression and acts of assassination,” along with guarantees to prevent a repeat of the conflict. It also called for compensation for damages caused by the war.
In addition, Iran demanded a ceasefire that would apply across the region, including all allied groups. It also reaffirmed its “natural and legal right” to sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
“Iran has informed all mediators acting in good faith that a ceasefire will only take place once its conditions are accepted; until then, no negotiations will be conducted,” the statement said.
This development is expected to heighten tensions between Tehran and Washington. It follows earlier remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that discussions were ongoing and that Iran was open to reaching an agreement.
Iranian officials have repeatedly denied such claims. Military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaqari had earlier dismissed the U.S. position and stated that no direct negotiations were taking place.
Despite increasing calls from the international community for calm, both sides have maintained firm positions. Missile exchanges and airstrikes have continued across several fronts, prolonging the conflict.